gonna need a spark to ignite

Nate Archibald || UES/NYC || 16 Boyfriend, son, friend, lacrosse player, part van der Bilt heir, so-called Golden Boy. [gossip girl rp only. mature content. read wisely.]

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

Now if you can buy him up that would be great. I’ve always wanted a reindeer mounted on my wall.

I like how your group has it’s own little contingency plans. On that note though, I get the impression that if Blair and Chuck put their heart into something they can rule the world.

This just in. Confirmation from Nate Archibald that Gossip Girl, on occasion, can be a reliable source. I feel like I just got let in on something huge.

[archibaldnatef]

That's... a little morbid.  What have you got against his reindeer? 

I like it too.  And yeah... they're kind of an evil masterminding force to be reckoned with.  If they want to be.

Nah, the thing with Gossip Girl is she posts things people don't want made public.  It isn't that they aren't true, it's that they aren't hers to spill.  She doesn't care.

[archibaldnatef]

TEXT || SERENATE

S: Has he said that to you? Maybe he can't talk about it because he knows you will be mad. Tell him that you want him to get help. Make him understand that he needs it and that he should stop trying to get out of it.

S: I think you should sit both of them down and tell them that you know what is going on and you aren't going to let it slide.

S: Maybe I need to take you out of there for a few hours.

N: We've already been through all this, though, he and I. He punched me in the face in front of a cop and I sent him to jail, which turned into rehab and is now turning into court and probably jail again. He knows I want him to get help. I'm also the only one of the three of us having real conversations with the lawyers.

N: Me and my mom have talked about it several times. First when I found his coke stash and she thought it was mine. He let her believe it and she tried to send me to rehab. Now she blames my rebellion for it all because I told him a few months ago I don't want to go to Dartmouth.

N: Oh trust me, I'm staying out as much as possible. You're welcome to take me out, though. I won't argue.

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

But I’ve been such a good kid this year…God damn it St. Nick. You had one job.

Four such…different people, you guys must be the most interesting bunch to watch. Then again, that’s probably why that blog exists. So…is it true? The stuff GG posts…about Serena?

Lucky indeed. But only to the deserving, I assume.

[archibaldnatef]

St. Nick is a jerk like that sometimes.

We really are.  In a lot of ways, we pair off like me and Serena kind of keep Blair and Chuck in check.  But it all works out in its own way.

I... Gossip Girl.  Um... about Serena or anyone, you have to keep it on a case by case basis.  Don't take her too seriously. Sometimes it's accurate and others it's garbage.

I don't think that's the case at all.  There are a lot of deserving people and only so many opportunities.

[archibaldnatef]

TEXT || SERENATE

S: You could never bug me with anything, Nate. You /do/ know that, right? I always have time for you. You're my best friend and I don't want you to think for any reason that you can't come to me. Okay?

S: Maybe he's going through a hard time and he can't talk to you about it. Sometimes in life we go through things and we feel like nobody understands and we just need to escape for a little while. Maybe you're right. Maybe he did do that and now he feels like if he tells you, you might hate him.

S: Being dishonest doesn't make him a bad person, Nate. You can talk to him. Try to convince him to tell you the truth because if he's in deep trouble, he will talk to you. Or at least to your mom.

N: Okay.

N: It's all really complicated and he wants to act like I'm a kid who can't understand it. And you know, I really don't want details anyway. I just want him to get help and to stop trying to cheat his way out of trouble.

N: He's all about saving face and my mom is more than happy to let him because she doesn't want to face facts, either.

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

I wrote that on my list to Santa…do you think he’d deliver me with a guide to social skills?

You…you’re best friends with Serena? She’s your other girl? Wow, aren’t you the luckiest guy on Earth. I mean, that you have such pretty friends, not that I think Serena is pretty. Or not pretty…she’s very average…? I should really stop talking.

Behind every successful queen, there’s a king to match. How’s that for poetic?

[archibaldnatef]

I don't know, man.  I think those are something you have to feel out-- as awkward as it gets at times.

I am lucky, yes.  Serena is amazing -- both as a friend and the way she looks.  Me, Serena, Blair and Chuck all grew up together, so it's a fortunate circumstance overall.

I'm not a king.  I'm just a guy who's had some lucky breaks and tries hard.

[babybeaumont]

Oh, don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do great; skiing is not that dificult. Just try to keep your balance and a steady speed.

[archibaldnatef]

Well, sure.  I guess we'll find out if I can do both those things at the same time.

[archibaldnatef]

TEXT || SERENATE

S: But it's not, Nate. How long have we known each other? All of our lives, right? We never keep things from each other. Talking /does/ help.

S: Do you have any idea why he's doing that stuff though? I mean, there has to be a reason why he's hiding all of this from you and your mom. Your dad is a good guy. And I think he just needs you to be there for him right now. Whether he did that stuff or not, he's always going to be your dad.

N: Yeah pretty much. It's not keeping it from you it's just... I don't know. Not bugging you with things neither one of us can change.

N: I don't know. I think as far as drugs, he's probably addicted. And the money stuff, all I can think about is he was in some kind of financial trouble. Maybe he took a risk and lost and didn't want to say anything or... I don't know.

N: I'm not sure he's a good guy. He's dishonest at least. He's trying to shortcut things and it's not working. But he is still my dad. I just don't know what to do with that.

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

That was a lot of business that I did not understand…why not make it a caution to the wind kind of investment, ey?

But with all the scandalous news I get from her, I can almost say I have a social life! Two? Well, Blair’s one…no judgment there, really. Who’s the other? I’m trying to not make a joke at Chuck Bass’s expense.

Blair to me is what a scratch toy is to cats…keeps things sharp and almost always entertaining. Hurtful too, but mostly entertaining. I guess that’s a good thing for people who want to be on any sort of radar. Ha.

[archibaldnatef]

Those are generally frowned upon, though.

Oh, no, then maybe just go get a social life, man.  But really, Blair is number one, yes.  I don't believe you when you say no judgment, though.  And no joke about Chuck.  The other one is Serena van der Woodsen.  I don't know if you know her or not, but she's been one of my best friends forever.

Yeah, she does keep things moving.  I mean, you don't have to like her.  I'm not trying to persuade you or anything.  She lets me see other sides to her, though, and I appreciate it.

[alluring-alexandra]

Honey, there is always a little dance in my step, but since you asked so nicely. -repeats her jaunty little skip- What? Surrounded by a bunch of Scrooges?

[archibaldnatef]

I don't know about Scrooges but... everyone's a little tense.

So yeah, thanks for that.  Do you love Christmas? Or is that a crazy assumption?

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

The fact that you don’t know how to act like one them says enough man. Ha.

Now that you’ve put that on the table…I hope you will also put in the first investment into my non-existent business plan.

I think my tween-aged sister is affecting me more than I realized. But no, there’s nothing with your face…your face is just fine. Plus, a king always needs a queen, and there are many girls who want to sit up there, with you. I assume.

I bow down to your ability to stand up to her. Hell, I have no reservations about talking back to her but that’s because I don’t think she actually knows who I am.

Oh I have to reserve some judgment right? People like me on the sidelines aren’t people watchers for nothing dude. Ha.

[archibaldnatef]

Yeah, maybe it does.

I don't know about the first.  My investment guy is pretty cautious.  He doesn't let me stick my money just anywhere... do you have any kind of profit and loss sheet I could show him?

You should stop that from happening immediately.  It sounds terrible.  And... yeah, I guess there are.  I don't know.  I don't really pay attention to it, honestly. I've got the two best girls in the world close to me, and I don't need much outside that.  Mosty of the time, they're all I can handle anyway.

Well, I can tell you from a round or two on her bad side that I don't recommend it, but she respects honesty and she'll throw back what you give her.  If you want respect, give it.  If not... it's gonna get a little bumpy.  I gotta say, though, if you've talked to her once, she knows who you are.  Her memory is very long.

Yeah, absolutely.  Reserve away.

[archibaldnatef]

TEXT || SERENATE

N: It isn't your fault.

N: He's guilty, though. That's the thing. He's completely guilty and they have a lot of proof.

S: I know. But I /should/ have been there for you through this.

S: Really? So there is absolutely no way they could be wrong? Or maybe it was just a misunderstanding?

N: It's okay. I haven't been that open about it. It isn't anything that talking makes better or makes go away, you know?

N: My dad keeps insisting it is. I don't believe him. I've had some really eye-opening conversation with the attorney who thinks, based on the evidence, a plea deal would be best. So far my dad's been refusing and kind of ignoring reality. The last time he told me it would be okay, though, I caught him buying drugs. So.

[babybeaumont]

Yes, I’ve spent a few christmases there with my family, when I was younger.

[archibaldnatef]

Sounds like a solid tradition, then.  I hope you find what you need.

My family is actually going skiing over break, too.  Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't come back with some weird sports injury.  I've never been and I'm a little nervous.

[alluring-alexandra]

Just hear those sleigh bells ringing and jing ting tingaling too. Da-dum-dum-do-do-dododo-hm-hm-hmhmhm-hmmm.

It’s almost Chriiiiistmaaaas!

[archibaldnatef]

Wait.  There was a little dance in your step.  Show me again.  That's the most excitement I've seen in, like, a week.

[archibaldnatef]

TEXT || SERENATE

N: I don't think so. Before rehab he insisted he was innocent and refused to plea so I think he's going to trial and he'll end up in jail for a long time.

S: Oh god, Nate. I'm really sorry. I'm hoping for you and your mother that he doesn't end up going to jail.

N: It isn't your fault.

N: He's guilty, though. That's the thing. He's completely guilty and they have a lot of proof.

[dan-hvmphrey]

For the last time, Dad.

[dan-hvmphrey]

A level headed one we have. I … I didn’t see that coming. Aren’t you just full of surprises, huh? Can you at least live up to your stereotype somehow - you’re making me feel bad for being judgmental and that’s hardly a thing.

Those do sound more interesting than reading Capote right now. Should I go the teenage business mogul route or tech genius, though I can barely work internet on my phone.

If you guys did end up getting married it might just be the Upper East Side fairytale the world was waiting for. And I suspect a lot of Constance girls will die inside….Hey, what’s with the face?

Yeah, that sounds good, sometime after school? Do watch out for Blair though, I’m social pariah apparently. Ha.

I was just joking…you’re almost too nice to end up being that kind of person.

[archibaldnatef]

Umm... I can try.  What would you like me to do?

Business mogul route, definitely.  Tech guys are always sort of weird.

That's kind of a lot of pressure, though.  And... yeah.  We broke up for a while and it was.... eye-opening to say the least, how the girls at school reacted.  What.... face?  This is just my face.

Yeah, that sounds good, man.  I think Blair says that about everyone.  She doesn't have a say in who I'm friends with, though -- I'm not too worried about it.  

Wait, hold up.  Almost?  

[archibaldnatef]

text || nair

N: Well part of what makes them creative are that they're not planned. Spontaneous creative things.

N: Maybe both.

B: I don't usually like surprises, but you've got me interested. Make sure it's worth it.

B: Good.

N: Of course.

[peerless-peter]

That’s because she’s a Vanderbilt like we all. My economist will start to worry, soon, though.

[archibaldnatef]

Yeah, don't piss off your finance guy.  That's pretty much the only thing my dad's said that I'm sticking with.